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When we talk about trance events in Italy, there is a name who stands out as main organizer : Gianluca Ferrandu!

Let’s meet him and see what he can tell us about his great coming back for the upcoming season!!

TBA: Hi Gianluca, for many years your name has been associated to all the trance events in Italy, can you tell us how did you start?

TG: Trance Gate was born in 2005, after I took part in a huge amount of parties abroad, I kept asking myself why we didn’t have any parties like those ones, here in Italy, so I just decided to give it a try and arrange some events in my home town, Milan. 12 years later, here I am, as excited as I was back then!

TBA: Which are the difficulties a promoter/organizer faces when he/she want to create and promote an event?

TG: Organizing an event is not that hard, the difficult thing is to find the right guest who can be appealing for the people to enjoy the party. The fact there are not so many parties doesn’t mean we have to ask people to settle for whoever. Personally, I try to introduce always new names, you always need to renew.

TBA: And where do we stand right now? How do you see the trance scene at the moment?

TG: Right now, globally, it seems like it’s more important the single event than the music quality , but this is my humble opinion, I know many of you won’t agree.

TBA: Which differences do you see between the international scene and the italian one, and how do you think we could improve ?

TG: Talking about clubs, there are not many differences, I’d say it’s even easier to arrange an event here. Speaking about festivals though, we are not able to arrange something like that in Italy yet.

TBA: Are you working on something new now ? Something you can tell us?

On Saturday December 9th, PT Events brings a spectacular American Mardi Gras show to Rotterdam’s Maassilo for what is the 8th edition of Grotesque Indoor Festival.

The courage to keep renewing and the willpower to continuously improve are key for the organization and the success of Grotesque events. “Often magic is created through small, simple acts. Those little striking moments make it all a night to remember”.

Grotesque Indoor Festival will be hosting 3 areas focused on Trance, Psy&Tech & House Classics. Aside of the stages, the Festival Market will make room for a special Silent Disco Party, for a complete sense stimulation experience. The uniquel Mardi Gras concept will play a significant role in the night, whereas production-wise nothing can be considered over-the-top.

“With new inspiration and last years positive responses, were planning to go a step further. Acrobatics, humor and sensation will be the main feeling and vibe in the three areas but also in the corridors, at the festival market or the lounge area! #GIF300 is more than the average club night!” – PTEvents.

Grotesque Indoor Festival is the largest indoor Trance event in The Netherlands. Focusing on production, special entertainment, artistry, theater-inspired elements and performers, it for sure makes it the most innovation and thought-of event in Western Europe.

Under The Influence is a new club concept hosted at Underground Ibiza, a venue that set out to retain an authentic approach to Ibizan clubbing and reflects the original philosophy of the island as a place for all to party. Underground is a rare club that values quality music and an honest, inclusive clubbing experience over the ever-increasing prevalence of VIPs and fast-growing commercialism.

Under The Influence aims to bring together DJs and producers that have had a direct impact and influence over each other’s respective careers.

Debuting this new concept is renowned and respected label boss of R&S Records, Renaat Vandepapeliere. As a label head and DJ, Renaat’s reputation is one held with momentous regard. From his charming character and technical DJing to his renowned A&R skills, Renaat has helped shape modern underground dance music like few others.

He is joined by Maceo Plex, a long-term fan of Renaat, considering him and the output of his label as a vital influence on his sound. In 1983 Renaat founded R&S Records and by 1995 R&S was the leading underground dance label and authority, introducing Joey Beltram, Derrick May and Aphex Twin to the world and propelling Renaat to the higher echelons of underground dance music in the process.

‘R&S has played an influential role in the music I play and make as an artist and still does today. It is a testament of the skill Renaat has as a tastemaker and visionary in the record business. Looking forward to exploring the depths of our music collection’. Maceo Plex

Together, for one special event, they come together to showcase the music that has both influenced and shaped the industry they love and respect, all the while taking the crowd through the glorious heritage of the beautiful music that has been a part of their respective journeys in dance music.

Taking place this Wednesday’s evening and only a few hours prior to Armin van Buuren and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano’s closing party at Hï Ibiza, this DJ Mag event also coincides with the closing of the voting for this year’s DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs WATCH THE LIVESTREAM ON THE FACEBOOK CHANNELS OF DJ MAG, ARMADA, ARMIN VAN BUUREN AND SUNNERY JAMES & RYAN MARCIANO

Even though the festival season is already drawing to a close, that doesn’t stop Armin van Buuren and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano. As if to say the party must always go on, the Dutchmen are to perform alongside and with each other tonight on the rooftop of Ibiza’s Ushuaïa Beach Hotel for a special event, powered by DJ Mag.

Taking place this Wednesday’s evening and only a few hours prior to Armin van Buuren and Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano’s closing party at Hï Ibiza, this DJ Mag event also coincides with the closing of the voting for this year’s DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll. Today marks the last chance for dance music lovers across the globe to vote for their favorite artists

Markus Schulz, (who has been interviewed here just a few days ago) just announced that while he was touring in Buenos Aires (and praying for the safety of his family and friends living in Miami during these last difficult days due to Hurricane Irma) Coldharbour Studios had been looted.

The equipment been stolen can of course be replaced, said Markus, but there is something that won’t be easily restored… The Pioneer gold mixer he received for winning DJ Times’ America’s Best DJ a few years ago. This had a sentimental value and he is bummed about this loss.

We agree with the artist that in such a life threatening event it’s kinda inconceivable that someone out there acted this way!

Sadly we cannot do anything to relieve Markus’sadness, we just hope that whoever broke into his studio to steal things will understand how deeply the artist’s feelings have been hurt and maybe could consider to gave his mixer back!

Starting the week with a super news!! Earlier today, Armada Music’s CEO Maykel Pyron, announced that the new office in UK is officially open!!

We heard the rumors about the new branch a while ago, but we didn’t know it would have been in business so soon.

We can’t imagine a better city than London to give second home to the beats we love even if we don’t have much information at the moment about the whole project, we will keep a close eye on it for sure and we’ll be back with more info asap.

For now, you can enjoy the view from the new office! Breathless ain’t it ??